"Not every player is going to be happy with all of the decisions and methods, but he will tell you to your face where you stand. From a coach, that is the best thing you could ask for,” Bocanegra wrote.

Klinsmann also benched Bocanegra for the U.S.’s 2-1 loss to Honduras in February, a move that caught many U.S. players by surprise, according to reporting by SN soccer writer Brian Straus.

Bocanegra, in his Facebook post, did not address Klinsmann’s tactical skills and in-game coaching, which frequently were called into question during interviews conducted by Straus. One player said the squad was “undercoached” and others said that Klinsmann frequently changes game plans on short notice.

Klinsmann told Straus that he wants players to be uncomfortable so that they’ll maintain their competitive edge, and to be able to change tactics at a moment’s notice.